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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.31, 1,295.18 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.31, 1,295.18 and 453.87 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.31 : 1,295.18 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.31/1,295.18 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.31x = 1,295.18 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.31x = 587,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,843.35/865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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